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A photograph, rotated sideways, of a temple ritual beside a large floral-decorated deity murti or altar, draped with red, yellow and green flower garlands. A man in an orange-saffron garment with a red sash stands at the upper left, bending over the decorated figure. Below, people in white dhotis and orange garments attend the ritual. At the right a multicoloured ceremonial umbrella stands near a banner with ornate lettering and a floral garland backdrop. A small kalasha-like offering and yellow flowers lie on the floor near a stone wall.

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December 17 20102010-12-17Night photograph at Sri Anandeshwara Temple, a photo of a ceremonial procession. Several men in white dhotis and shawls carry a palanquin draped with multicoloured flower garlands in red, white, yellow and orange, with a gold and red cloth beneath. At the centre sits a silver deity murti adorned with flowers. In the left foreground, a man in saffron-orange robes and a red shawl bows with his hands folded, facing the palanquin. A decorated umbrella hangs above the procession, and a banner reading Sri Anandeshwara Temple is mounted over the entrance, which is strung with colourful flower garlands.2010-12-17December 17 20102010-12-17May 02 20122012-05-02A photograph of a temple ritual in progress. A man with bare upper body and a white dhoti with gold border holds a flame lamp near a richly garlanded deity murti, its frame covered in red, yellow and white flower garlands and green leaves, under a red canopy with gold trim. A saffron-robed attendant and bearded men sit on the left, and a man in a purple shawl stands at the lower right. Bundles of marigold garlands lie in the foreground. Yellow umbrellas and a teal fabric backdrop are visible behind.2018-04-14December 17 20102010-12-17April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesNight procession at the Sri Anandeshwara Temple. Several men in white dhotis and orange-robed priests carry a decorated palanquin draped in red and gold cloth and garlanded with red, yellow and white flowers, bearing a silver deity murti. Men in white dhotis and orange robes hold red-wrapped poles on their shoulders. A standing man on the left wears an orange robe and gold necklace, and a man on the right wears a white dhoti with a gold necklace. Behind them hang a red-and-gold canopy and a wall of marigold garlands. A banner beside the doorway shows a smiling man in an orange turban and a list of names. Five prominent people are visible, with others partly seen behind.2010-12-17December 17 20102010-12-17April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesDecember 17 20102010-12-17April 14 20182018-04-14